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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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